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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.47, 8,924.99 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.47, 8,924.99 and 3,030.75 is: 4,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.47 : 8,924.99 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.47/8,924.99 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.47x = 8,924.99 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.47x = 27,049,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,049,398.29/5,956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.18

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